Boney degeneration of the Hip or Lower Back (cartilage damage, bone degeneration, arthritis)

Joint Sprain / Stiffness (facet)

Poor Back Bio-mechanics (flat feet, immobile joints of the foot/ankle/knee/hip)

Muscle Tears/Spasm (Muscular- intercostal, abdominals, obliques)

FacetImpingement

Thoracic Disc Bulge / T4 Syndrome

Fracture(Rib, Sternum, Clavicle) / cartilage damage

Dislocation of Costovertebral, Costochondral (sternocostal) joints

Postural Syndrome (poor posture)

Scheuermanns Disease (growth abnormality)

If your upper back or chest hurts, don’t ignore it. Physiotherapists are well trained to give an accurate diagnosis and treatment the problem. We can refer for MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound or blood test as required. We are able to provide a proven, safe and effective treatment.

Upper Back & Chest pain is very individual due to the large number of structures and factors that contribute to your condition. What works for others may not work for you and you will have to trial various treatments under the guidance of your Physiotherapist to find what works for your particular condition.